New stamps being unveiled at Mississippi Summer Fair
News 25 caught up with a stamp collector who has been to over 50 stamp unveilings! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Carnival Nights, fair, Mississippi Summer Fair, stamps, summer, Summer Fair
6/6 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Cirrus Canopy” Thursday Evening Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
We should lose the cirrus almost entirely this evening. Cannot entirely rule out some mid level cloud cover Friday afternoon with a very weak shortwave currently near the Arkansas-Missouri border, but see mo indications that there will be any precipitation associated with the shortwave. While the column is drying out this evening, some concern that forecast lows may be a…
Three injured in five-vehicle wreck in Gulfport
Around noon on Thursday, five vehicles were involved in an accident at the corner of Pass and Cowan in Gulfport. One of the vehicles involved was a money truck. Three people were sent to the hospital as a result of the crash. News 25 will have more information as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, News Tags: accident, wreck
2024 Billfish Classic sets sail
Teams set off earlier today to take part in the 2024 Billfish Classic. Boats sailed from the Golden Nugget to the Beau Rivage in a single line, then cutting loose to find the big catch in the waters of the Mississippi Sound. The tournament promotes conservation and sustainable fishing practices. As Marketing Director Robbie Carter tells us, fishermen from all…
2024 Deadsoxy Rebel Road Trip stops in Biloxi
WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is in Biloxi this evening for a special event at the Ground Zero Blues Club. He joins us from the 2024 Ole Miss Rebel Road Trip with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Ole Miss, Rebel Road Trip, sports
Summer Fair kicks off at the Coast Coliseum
The gates are now open for the start of the South Mississippi Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey is there to share in all the fun and what fairgoers can expect. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Summer Fair
Daniels Roof Solutions ‘Roof Rescue’ Winner revealed
A Gulfport resident will soon have a new roof thanks to our friends at Daniels Roofing Solutions! Everett Ganier Jr. was with Tim Daniels this morning to surprise the lucky winner. Watch the video above to hear from Tim and the lucky winner Jean Ladnier! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Daniels Roof Solutions, Roof Rescue
Organizations taking abandoned ships from derelict to underwater habitats
A new effort is being launched to remove long-abandoned vessels from south Mississippi waters. On average, a boat costs around $30,000 to remove from the water. Usually, taxpayers would need to foot that bill, but thanks to the Gulf of Mexico Alliance and the bipartisan infrastructure law, more than $7 million will go towards removing derelict vessels from the gulf…
Point Cadet Marina upgrades unveiled
The City of Biloxi cut the ribbon on upgrades to the Point Cadet Marina on Wednesday. City leaders gathered to unveil the phase 1 dock upgrades to the marina. The more than two dozen floating docks replace docks that were damaged by past storms. These docks are designed to rise during storm surges, which will help lessen the damage in…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Point Cadet Marina to preview the start of the Billfish Classic
Boats took to the water Thursday morning at 11am for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. It is one of the premier big game fishing tournaments in the U.S. and fishing teams from all over the Gulf of Mexico travel for the high stakes gaming and fishing action! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at Point Cadet Marina…
New games at Mississippi Lottery
Meg Annison from the Mississippi Lottery joined us today to talk about this month’s newest games! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: lotto, Mississippi Lottery
UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal crash on I-10
D’Iberville Police confirm one person died and another hospitalized in a two-vehicle accident on I-10 at Lamey Bridge Road. The accident happened about 11 a.m. in the westbound lane of the interstate near exit 46B. The accident caused major delays on the interstate while the accident was cleared and the victims were treated and taken to the hospital. According to…
Jackson County Animal Shelter over capacity
The Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier is asking for your help. They’re in severe need of adoptions because they have run out of space. They are over capacity with one section needing repairs, putting them even further over capacity. If you can’t adopt, anyone who can foster to volunteer is encouraged to, even if it’s just for a week…
6/6 – The Chief’s “Scattered T-Storms” Friday-Eve Morning Forecast
The front that has been talked about is arriving this morning. This is more of a weakness at the surface than a front, but there is some forcing just above the surface with this and it should be capable of developing and gathering most of its showers/t-storms along its axis as the morning progresses. This boundary will press into the…
6/5 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Tropical Outlook” Wednesday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Warmer and generally drier conditions expected as we end this week and head into the weekend. As the shortwave ejects east, upper level ridge centered over the Desert Southwest will expand east across much of the Gulf Coast. Subsidence from this high pressure system will keep storms from developing until the next upper level trough suppresses ridging aloft possibly on…
High school football summer workouts begin for schools on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
It’s summer time for students here on the coast, but for those student-athletes who will be hitting the gridiron for high school football game sin August, summer isn’t a time spent relaxing or looked at as a day off. Many high school programs on the Mississippi Gulf coast began summer workouts this week. While summer for many students is spent…
6/5 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Slow Boundary” Wednesday Evening Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
A shortwave trough is currently moving through the lower Mississippi River Valley and will continue to track across the southeastern United States. An outflow dominated complex of showers and thunderstorms is moving east through southwest Mississippi and should be exiting the area over the next hour or 2. The line has struggled to keep up with the outflow boundary which…
Summer Fair begins Thursday at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Crews are making final preparations for the start of the South Mississippi Summer Fair. Gates open at 5 p.m. Thursday evening. Opening day admission is free as is the Ferris wheel, but you’ll need to purchase an armband for other rides. The fair is also bringing in new entertainment this year. Magicians will be performing magic shows each day and…
Chick-Fil-A and Chipotle coming to Ocean Springs
Two new popular food options are coming to the City of Ocean Springs. This is a map of the projected location for a new Chick-Fil-A and Chipotle in Ocean Springs. The restaurants will be located at the site of the former Twin Pines Motel on Bienville Boulevard, just east of Ocean Springs Hospital. Ward Six Alderman Mike Impey released the…
New fund in honor of fallen first responders
A fundraiser for the families of local fallen law enforcement officers and first responders is happening in Bay St. Louis. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss is at the fundraiser with more on the establishment of the new organization. For more information or to purchase tickets for the upcoming Night in Blue event, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: United in Blue
Funeral services announced for Taco Sombrero owner Lynn Parkhill
New details now on the memorial service for a beloved Gulfport business owner. A celebration of Lynn’s life and legacy is being held this Saturday at the Church of Windance. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 in the afternoon with a memorial service taking place at 4. The family requested a memorial gift to the Church at Windance…
Gulfport Little Theatre planning to restore after being ransacked by thieves
In 2020 when the pandemic hit, Gulfport Little Theatre disbanded — thinking they would all pick back up where they left off in two weeks. As we all know, those two weeks turned into two years — ultimately leading to Gulfport Little Theatre being unable to open back up. Now, four years later, former members are banding back together to…
Long Beach Board of Aldermen make changes to meeting format
Changes are coming to future meetings of the Long Beach Board of Aldermen. The board voted to open a portion of each meeting for public comment. Twenty minutes will now be allotted for citizens to speak, with each person having a total of two minutes to speak about matters they wish to bring to the board. Ward 3 Alderman Angie…
Chapel Hart returning to the Coast for free concert
Chapel Hart is headed back to the Coast for a free concert! That concert takes place on June 22nd at PRCC’s football stadium. Gates at the Dobie Holden Football Stadium open at 6. Another Mississippian will be there performing too, Todd Tilghman takes the stage with Chapel Hart. Categories: Local News, News